Pontrhydyfen Viaduct – Zig Zags Descent, Y Wal Trail loop from Cwmafan
Pontrhydyfen Viaduct – Zig Zags Descent, Y Wal Trail loop from Cwmafan
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Pontrhydyfen Viaduct – Zig Zags Descent, Y Wal Trail loop from Cwmafan
02:12
25.1km
450m
Mountain biking
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: August 27, 2026
Tips
Your route passes through protected areas
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Afan Forest Park
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
1.12 km
Afan River Cycle Path
Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint
Tip by
3.39 km
Pontrhydyfen Viaduct
Highlight • Viewpoint
Tip by
10.7 km
Tramway Trail
Highlight • Trail
12.8 km
Afan Forest Park Trail
Highlight • Trail
14.6 km
Y Wal & Graveyard Trail
Highlight (Segment) • Forest
18.3 km
Bryn Betws Lodge
Highlight • Mountain Hut
18.6 km
Zig Zags Descent, Y Wal Trail
Highlight (Segment) • MTB Park
Tip by
25.1 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
9.20 km
8.13 km
5.19 km
1.82 km
728 m
Surfaces
17.1 km
7.06 km
633 m
138 m
< 100 m
< 100 m
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Saturday 10 October
15°C
6°C
36 %
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